11/10/2019 - 10:08
JC Pons, Independent Candidate, running for this year’s general election with the environment hot on his mind, has been speaking to PANORAMA.
Do you think you could tell us a bit about yourself and your background?
Yes, well my name is JC Pons, I’m 62 years old, I have two lovely daughters and my wife who supports me in my venture to do something for our future. My studies were in building construction, unfortunately worked in the concrete industry for many years when I was young and ignorant I suppose, but then I did a lot of work into sustainable architecture when I was travelling abroad, trying to learn from sustainable cultures and I came back to Gibraltar two years ago and that is when I started doing local issues a bit more in regards to the environment. Read more
11/10/2019 - 10:08
In the election fever that is whipping up at present, sweeping statements have been made by some; with the idea of hoping to besmirch the reputation of a certain party; without realising that without these being backed by some kind of proof, they remain “sweeping statements;” and therefore do not command credibility. Nevertheless, they can do much damage; not only because they sow the seeds of doubt in some people’s minds; but also as importantly, or more so, because the entire membership of that party finds itself branded by the supposed wrongdoings! Read more
11/10/2019 - 10:07
ELECTION 2019
By JOE BOSSANO, GSLP Liberal candidate
At the end of this month the UK and Gibraltar are almost certain to leave the EU, without a transition period.
It is impossible to calculate how negative the effect on the economy will be. But you know from the election campaign debates that all three parties agree that it will be negative. Read more
11/10/2019 - 10:04
ELECTION 2019
By ROY CLINTON, GSD candidate
The GSLP/Liberals during this election campaign will chose statistics such as debt to GDP ratios and official net debt numbers to claim that their management of debt levels is prudent and sustainable. This goes to the heart of the public finance debate and I need to explain why the GSD analysis differs so significantly to the GSLP/Liberal position. Read more
10/10/2019 - 10:07
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) is where all officers in the British Army are trained to take on the responsibility of leading their soldiers. Read more
10/10/2019 - 10:06
Spain has again said that Gibraltar waters are Spanish, at a time when The Convent has accused the Spanish helicopter of making an incursion over Gibraltar airspace. It all points at the serious incident on the eastside last Sunday and the naivity of the RGP of establishing so-called 'cooperation' with the Spanish which is leading to Spain making inroads into Gibraltar sovereignty. Read more
10/10/2019 - 10:05
The importance of being able to access an accessible toilet cannot and should not be underestimated. For some people lack of such access means restrictive participation in social and cultural activities. Read more
10/10/2019 - 10:05
ELECTION 2019
By DANIEL FEETHAM, GSD candidate
At this election experience does matter and the GSD has it in abundance. Both Keith and I worked very closely at No 6 Convent Place with the then Chief Minister Sir Peter Caruana. We know what it is to Govern. Five further members of our list have Government or parliamentary experience. We are ready to deal with the challenges posed by Brexit and today I want outline the 6 core principles that underpin our strategy in our manifesto. Read more
10/10/2019 - 10:03
ELECTION 2019
By ALBERT ISOLA, GSLP Liberal candidate
Gibraltar has always managed to punch well above its weight in almost everything it has done; commercially, artistically, in sports and of course in politics. Our people have an incredible ability to perform and respond, especially in difficult and challenging times. Read more
10/10/2019 - 10:03
The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) has entered into a contractual agreement for medical services with Grupo Vithas, a renowned private healthcare provider with a network of hospitals and medical centres across Spain.
The agreement will enable GHA clinicians to refer patients to Vithas Xanit International Hospital in Benalmadena (Malaga) and Vithas Parque San Antonio Hospital in Malaga. Whilst this agreement is being announced today, it is important to note that the contract was agreed before the dissolution of parliament. Read more
